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###### Department of Commerce

###### National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

# AGENCY:

U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce.

# ACTION:

Notice of open meeting.

# SUMMARY:

Notice is hereby given of a hybrid meeting of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®) Advisory Committee (Committee). The meeting is open to the public and an opportunity for oral and written comments will be provided.

# DATES:

The meeting will be held both virtually and in person from January 21, 2025 to January 23, 2025. Sessions will occur from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. central standard time (CST) on January 21, 2025 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CST) on January 22, 2025 and January 23, 2025.

# ADDRESSES:

                        The meeting will be held at LUMCON Blue Works, 335 Dickson Rd., Houma, LA 70363. To register for the meeting and/or submit public comments, use this link                         *https://forms.gle/​cMxN1cG4tp7DL11c6*                         or email                         *Laura.Gewain@noaa.gov.*                         Registration is required. See                         **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION**                         for instructions and other information about public participation.                    

# FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

                        Krisa Arzayus, Designated Federal                               ( print page 103785)                            Official, U.S. IOOS Advisory Committee, U.S. IOOS Program, Phone 240-533-9455; Email                         *krisa.arzayus@noaa.gov*                         or visit the U.S. IOOS Advisory Committee website at                         *https://ioos.noaa.gov/​community/​u-s-ioos-advisory-committee/​.*

# SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

                    The Committee was established by the NOAA Administrator as directed by section 12304(d) of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act (the Act) as amended by section 103 of the Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act of 2020 (COORA) (Pub. L. 116-271, title I). 33 U.S.C. 3603(d). The Committee advises the NOAA Administrator and the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee (IOOC) on matters related to the responsibilities and authorities set forth in the Act and other appropriate matters as the Administrator, the Ocean Policy Committee described at 33 U.S.C. 3603(c)(1), and IOOC may refer to the Committee for review and advice. The charter and summaries of prior meetings can be found online at                     *https://ioos.noaa.gov/​community/​u-s-ioos-advisory-committee/​.*

## Matters To Be Considered

                    The meeting will focus on: (1) on-boarding new members, (2) developing a new work plan, including topics on IOOS Inflation Reduction Act projects, (3) updates on Committee governance, and (4) updates from NOAA and key partners. The latest version of the agenda will be posted at                     *https://ioos.noaa.gov/​community/​u-s-ioos-advisory-committee/​.*                     The times and the agenda topics described here are subject to change.                

## Public Comment Instructions

                    The meeting will be open to public participation (check agenda on website to confirm time). The Committee expects that public statements presented at its meetings will not be repetitive of previously submitted verbal or written statements. In general, each individual or group making a verbal presentation will be limited to a total time of three (3) minutes. Written comments should be received by the Designated Federal Official by January 13, 2025, to provide sufficient time for Committee review. Written comments received after January 13, 2025, will be distributed to the Committee, but may not be reviewed prior to the meeting date. To submit written comments, please fill out the brief form at                     *https://forms.gle/​cMxN1cG4tp7DL11c6*                     or email your comments and the organization/company affiliation you represent to Laura Gewain,                     *Laura.Gewain@noaa.gov.*                     All comments received are a part of the public record. All personally identifiable information (name, address, etc.), confidential business information, or otherwise sensitive information submitted voluntarily by the commenter will be publicly accessible. The written comment is considered the official comment and should include discussion of all points you wish to make. The Federal agencies will generally not consider comments or comment contents located outside of the primary submission (                    *i.e.,*                     on the web, cloud, or other file sharing system). Comments that are not responsive or contain profanity, vulgarity, threats, or other inappropriate language will not be considered. This NOAA public meeting will be recorded for use in preparation of minutes. If you have a public comment, you acknowledge that you will be recorded and are aware you can opt out of the meeting. Participation in the meeting constitutes consent to the recording.                

## Special Accommodations

                    These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Krisa Arzayus, Designated Federal Official by phone (240-533-9455) or email (                    *Krisa.Arzayus@noaa.gov*) or to Laura Gewain (                    *Laura.Gewain@noaa.gov*) by January 7, 2025.                

Carl C. Gouldman,

Director, U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System Office, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

[FR Doc. 2024-30204 Filed 12-18-24; 8:45 am]

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